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A GROUP OF PALE CELADON JADE CARVINGS QING DYNASTY |
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- The largest: 6 cm, 2 3/8 in.
comprising: a monkey holding a peach, wood stand; a pale celadon and russet 'goat and eagle' group; a pale celadon and russet toad; a mythical beast grasping a lingzhi stem in its mouth
Provenance
The goat and eagle group: John Tan Yan, London, 1984
The monkey and the toad: John Tan Yan, London, 1983
Collection of Richard Drew (1938-2017).
The monkey and the toad: John Tan Yan, London, 1983
Collection of Richard Drew (1938-2017).
Condition
All four carvings are in general good condition with the exception of minute nicks to the extremities. The toad with some natural fissure in the stone, and with an aperture in one leg. The monkey with some shallow bruises in various areas and some minor fissure. The small mythical beast with its snout slightly ground. All slightly more celadon in colour than that illustrated in the catalogue.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."